National Police Association Podcast #99 with Candace Lightner, founder of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) and We Save Lives
National Police Association Podcast #99 with Candace Lightner, founder of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) and We Save Lives
QUOTES
03:30 "We Save Lives focuses on the three D's: drunk, drugged, and distracted driving."
06:53 "We need, in my opinion, we need more people out there. More law enforcement especially those who specialize in this to get these drivers off the road and to protect us. To protect our families and to protect the drunk drivers."
10:42 "I can see all of this anger at the police. I don't see the same anger at the criminals and crimes being committed. I don't."
12:16 "If they want to reduce or eliminate law enforcement contact with the public, then eliminate crime. Then you've solved your problem. Problem solved."
17:46 "This lets people know that you find this behavior socially unacceptable when you have drive mode on your phone and you do it not while driving."
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SUMMARY
In this episode of the National Police Association Podcast, Sgt. Betsy Smith interviews Candace Lightner, founder of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) and We Save Lives. Drunk, drugged, and distracted driving is killing tens of thousands of Americans each year. With Candace's initiatives, she is able to lobby for change in law enforcement and legislature to ensure public safety. She also comments on the detrimental effects of defunding the police and the waning interest of prosecutors in going after legitimate cases of crimes committed on the road while under the influence.
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HIGHLIGHTS
00:42 Founding "MADD" and lobbying for safety on the road with "We Save Lives"
06:03 The need for more law enforcement to protect against drunk driving
09:28 People who run traffic stops are likely drunk drivers
12:58 Correct prosecution of crimes is central in the fight for justice on the road
16:39 Looking at cellphones and distracted driving is incredibly deadly
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